The OFFICIAL 2011 Board Election Thread

[RoyalBlue]

^ I'd be surprised if Laycock could recite the 2011 back line off the top of her head!

I'd be surprised if <something about sport science>

 

[TheBuzz]

Why is this?

The election will not be decided by one vote, therefore who you voted for wont actually influence anything. That is the truth.

If you can lobby a group or block of people to vote a certain way, that may have a small chance of having an influence.

But your own vote - pointless.

 

[danj]

The election will not be decided by one vote, therefore who you voted for wont actually influence anything. That is the truth.

If you can lobby a group or block of people to vote a certain way, that may have a small chance of having an influence.

But your own vote - pointless.

Man whats your view on chads?

 

[MaddAdam]

I've be re-reading that post for a few days and I'm struggling to name the 2011 backline.

Lachie played there sometimes but so did Pedo. And Tarrant should have played there but seemed to play up front when he was selected. Narni was in and out of the side. Scotty Mac and Thommo and Brady were about the only regulars there. Cunnington played some time down there. The list goes on.

 

[Limerick]

The election will not be decided by one vote, therefore who you voted for wont actually influence anything. That is the truth.

If you can lobby a group or block of people to vote a certain way, that may have a small chance of having an influence.

But your own vote - pointless.

No vote is pointless. While a single vote is unlikely to determine an election it still does make a statement to either provide support to an elected candidate OR to show support for an unsuccessful one. Your position seems to indicate that it was a pointless exercise in making the NMFC a member based club.

 

[Shinboner Schem]

Would you really? Why, because she's a woman? Or because she's in marketing? Or because she's new? Genuinely interested to know what you'd assume she couldn't identify the current backline.

It was merely a dig at Old Skool's comment implying CC is too wet behind the ears (below).

I would be genuinely surprised if Laycock did know though, because she's only been in the country for something like 6 years and has a job that is probably pretty demanding.
I'd imagine that when the game is on she's just watching and enjoying it rather than learning about who plays where.

I stuck by the current admin.

The new lass has an impressive CV, but I don't know if she could recite the 1950 grand final back line off the top of her head.

If she persists, she will make the cut one day.

 

[Old Skool]

It was merely a dig at Old Skool's comment implying CC is too wet behind the ears (below).

Caroline certainly presents as an impressive young lady but I tend to be initially apprehensive when it comes to yielding control of something precious to youth and ambition.

I am a 4th generation supporter, born in Racecourse Rd Flemington, the grand son of a former player and the son of a Newmarket Saleyards slaughteman. I need to be convinced that young people moving in to positions of power at the club, understand the historical essence of the NMFC. The very thing that has sustained us all these years.

I might have to invite Caroline out for a couple of pots.

 

[King Corey]

Would you really? Why, because she's a woman? Or because she's in marketing? Or because she's new? Genuinely interested to know what you'd assume she couldn't identify the current backline.

I'd have made that assumption. Because I've read nothing regarding her passion for football or the North Melbourne football club in particular.

Ie - if Hawthorn approached her with the same board opportunity and networking potential I'd assume she'd have taken that up instead.

 

[Shinboner Schem]

Caroline certainly presents as an impressive young lady but I tend to be initially apprehensive when it comes to yielding control of something precious to youth and ambition.

I am a 4th generation supporter, born in Racecourse Rd Flemington, the grand son of a former player and the son of a Newmarket Saleyards slaughteman. I need to be convinced that young people moving in to positions of power at the club, understand the historical essence of the NMFC. The very thing that has sustained us all these years.

I might have to invite Caroline out for a couple of pots.

What makes you believe that Laycock understands the historical essence any better?
Perhaps you should have a pot with her too.



Despite everyone's comments, i am still no closer to figuring out who to vote for.

 

[Event Horizon]

FWIW, I have voted for the two women. I just felt that the energy and passions of CC would add something to the board, as well as her knowledge of the club and its culture. Laycock adds fresh blood and much needed marketing knowledge. Nothing against our QC there, but I felt there is enough of legal knowledge at the club already, with our CEO in particular, and the need for fresh blood and fresh ideas is of more importance right now IMHO.

 

[Shinboner Schem]

Good point EH, i forgot about Eugene's background.

I have been leaning towards the two female candidates, but just didn't feel right about WH being ousted.

 

[gokangas]

Caroline certainly presents as an impressive young lady but I tend to be initially apprehensive when it comes to yielding control of something precious to youth and ambition.

I am a 4th generation supporter, born in Racecourse Rd Flemington, the grand son of a former player and the son of a Newmarket Saleyards slaughteman. I need to be convinced that young people moving in to positions of power at the club, understand the historical essence of the NMFC. The very thing that has sustained us all these years.

I might have to invite Caroline out for a couple of pots.

Caroline's family are all North people - her grandparents had a shop in North Melbourne which started the connection, so they have been good North people for a long time!

I'm sure she'd take you up on the offer to catch up, but you needn't worry because of her age that she doesn't understand the fabric or history of our great club! She may be young by our standards but there are plenty of "young" people very capable of managing a role like this. I suppose there are more than a few younger members who probably think she is old.

 

[MaddAdam]

Caroline's family are all North people - her grandparents had a shop in North Melbourne which started the connection, so they have been good North people for a long time!

My Grandad had a shop on Errol St.

I take it I have your support for my board run next year?

 

[gokangas]

My Grandad had a shop on Errol St.

I take it I have your support for my board run next year?

Yeah, sure.

 

[Kangalicious]

I'd have made that assumption. Because I've read nothing regarding her passion for football or the North Melbourne football club in particular.

Ie - if Hawthorn approached her with the same board opportunity and networking potential I'd assume she'd have taken that up instead.

I assume she was asking for your vote based on her credentials rather than her passion, but I take your point.

I've met Julie, and I can confidently say she would not have taken the same offer from any other club. She may have only been here for six years, but she's made a clear football choice. And personally I'm delighted to welcome her into the NMFC family.

There are some later posts that suggest that you really need many family generations to be on the North Melbourne board. I think that's a bit sad. My husband and kids have only lived in Australia for 8 years, but they are every bit as passionate about North as I am.

I'm not, by the way, here to spruik one candidate over another - we're all grown ups (well, those of us who can vote in this election are), and we can all make up our own minds. I just don't think it's fair to make assumptions based on thin air.

 

[MaddAdam]

Yeah, sure.

You could run my campaign with the same deft touch that saw you get kicked down a little hole by Eugene on here that time.

 

[MaddAdam]

I'm not, by the way, here to spruik one candidate over another - we're all grown ups (well, those of us who can vote in this election are), and we can all make up our own minds. I just don't think it's fair to make assumptions based on thin air.

Let's not go too far.

 

[Old Skool]

What makes you believe that Laycock understands the historical essence any better?

Nothing, and as a result I stuck with the status quo as a vote of confidence in the current admin.

Perhaps you should have a pot with her too.

I'll have a pot with any North supporter.

 

[hilly]

Three votes for the incumbents. Come at me gokangas.

 

[Shinboner Schem]

Old Skool,

the status quo has only been together for one solitary board meeting.

To each their own though.

 

[King Corey]

I assume she was asking for your vote based on her credentials rather than her passion, but I take your point.

I've met Julie, and I can confidently say she would not have taken the same offer from any other club. She may have only been here for six years, but she's made a clear football choice. And personally I'm delighted to welcome her into the NMFC family.

There are some later posts that suggest that you really need many family generations to be on the North Melbourne board. I think that's a bit sad. My husband and kids have only lived in Australia for 8 years, but they are every bit as passionate about North as I am.

I'm not, by the way, here to spruik one candidate over another - we're all grown ups (well, those of us who can vote in this election are), and we can all make up our own minds. I just don't think it's fair to make assumptions based on thin air.

Because the position is voluntary and dependant on people giving up their private time, I think passion has a valid weighting alongside credentials.

How hard are these people going to apply themselves to the betterment of the club? Based on your synopsis it sounds like Julie Laycock may support the club in addition to having a skillset valuable to the board.

That is a big difference and one I'd like to have read more about. Assuming most people running for the board hold some relevant credentials (which we can't screen without indepth research or interviews) the point of difference may well be their attitude for the club and how hard they will work to put their contacts and skills to positive effect.

 

[Limerick]

FWIW, I have voted for the two women. I just felt that the energy and passions of CC would add something to the board, as well as her knowledge of the club and its culture. Laycock adds fresh blood and much needed marketing knowledge. Nothing against our QC there, but I felt there is enough of legal knowledge at the club already, with our CEO in particular, and the need for fresh blood and fresh ideas is of more importance right now IMHO.

Seconded.

 

[LT Smash]

Old Skool,

the status quo has only been together for one solitary board meeting.

Yeah but apparently it was a cracker of a meeting.

 

[Zondor]

I'm not, by the way, here to spruik one candidate over another - we're all grown ups (well, those of us who can vote in this election are), ......

Speak for yourself. :stern look

 

[LT Smash]

Because the position is voluntary and dependant on people giving up their private time, I think passion has a valid weighting alongside credentials.

Surely you're not serious. Ed Wood was a passionate filmmaker. Didn't make him a good one.